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Dallas residents The US Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimate put the city of Dallas at 1,329,491 people on July 1, 2025.
Year of the first frozen margarita machine Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez created the world's first frozen margarita machine in 1971, and the original now sits in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
The country's largest arts district The Dallas Arts District covers 20 square blocks and 118 acres of museums and performance halls in downtown Dallas, which Visit Dallas calls the country's largest arts district.
Bronze longhorns downtown Pioneer Plaza in downtown Dallas holds 49 bronze longhorn cattle sculptures driven by three bronze trail riders.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dallas Museum of Art free?
Yes, general admission to the Dallas Museum of Art has been free since 2013, though every visitor needs a reserved ticket and some special exhibitions cost extra. The museum, the largest in the Dallas Arts District, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
How do you get from DFW Airport to downtown Dallas by train?
Take the DART Orange Line light rail from DFW Airport Terminal A Station. DART recommends buying a Local Pass, as a Day Pass or a 3-Hour Pass, through the GoPass app, a ticket vending machine or contactless payment. For Dallas Love Field, DART Bus Route 5 Love Link connects the airport with Inwood/Love Field Station on the Green and Orange lines.
Where was the frozen margarita invented?
The frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas in 1971 by restaurateur Mariano Martinez of Mariano's in East Dallas. His original machine now sits in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
When did Fletcher's corny dogs start at the State Fair of Texas?
Fletcher's corny dogs date to 1942, when brothers Neil and Carl Fletcher began experimenting with a hot dog in cornmeal batter for the State Fair of Texas at Fair Park in Dallas. The Fletcher family has sold them at the fair for more than 80 years and runs several stands each season.
What is in the Dallas Arts District?
The Dallas Arts District is a walkable 20-block, 118-acre area of downtown Dallas with museums and performing arts venues. It includes the AT&T Performing Arts Center's Winspear Opera House and Wyly Theatre, the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Crow Museum of Asian Art, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and Klyde Warren Park.
How long is the trail around White Rock Lake in Dallas?
The trail around White Rock Lake in East Dallas is a nine-mile loop around a lake of more than 1,015 acres. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, with 66 acres and 11 display gardens, sits on the same stretch of East Dallas.
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